Diverse perspectives in IIMC Membership and Leadership are critical to the Organization's ongoing success. IIMC views its members’ diverse backgrounds and interests as assets and is committed to promoting inclusive environments where members from across the Municipal Clerk profession feel valued, respected and welcomed. IIMC will not discriminate based on profession, race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location or professional level. IIMC is committed to having Board members that are representative of the diverse make-up of its membership. | |
2023 IIMC Annual Conference Registration Official Opening: Monday, January 9 | |
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Stay tuned for a special conference announcement on January 9.
How to prepare for Conference Registration
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Visit the 2023 IIMC Conference Housing, Planning, and Logistics page
- Hotel reservation guidance
- Budgeting tools (these materials are provided for your convenience, do not submit to IIMC)
- Justification letter template
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Visit the Education Programs page and determine your preferred Track. IIMC recommends that you determine a first or second choice. You will need to select a Track in order to register.
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Visit the Pre-Conference Education Programs page and get to know the Athenian Dialogues and Master Municipal Academies available on May 13 and 14.
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IIMC Online Professional Development Program Highlights | |
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PUBLIC RELATIONS IN YOUR COMMUNITY NEW (REGISTER) Public relations involve popularizing successes, downplaying failures, announcing changes, and many other activities. This session is designed to provide municipal clerks with practical and hands-on tools for dealing with these day-to-day aspects within your community. You will obtain the knowledge to effectively manage your municipalities image and value by forming solid networks through strategic communication planning. It will equip both new and seasoned clerks with the essential communication strategies necessary to effectively message issues and handle problematic or risky information.
Date/Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 11:00 AM PT
Points: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education Point
Cost: $60
WORKFORCE STRATEGIES FOR MUNICIPAL LEADERS (ONLINE) Courtesy of the IIMC Education Department, IIMC members are invited to take advantage of a unique opportunity to attend the December 2022 Online Professional Development Program class: Workforce Strategies for Municipal Leaders. IIMC members may access the course by visiting the IIMC OPDP Bonus Class Page.
Date/Time: At your convenience for a limited time. Course available until January 31, 2023.
Points: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education Point
Cost: FREE, compliments of the IIMC Education Department
| Reference the January 3 Announcement for full details | |
Get Involved By Volunteering On An IIMC Committee | |
IIMC members who serve on an IIMC Committee will receive one point per year toward CMC Experience or two points per year toward MMC Professional Contributions. 0Learn more about IIMC Committees by clicking on the buttons below. Each page includes links for the Committee Guide and 2023-2024 Committee Application in the right-hand navigation panel. | |
Per IIMC guidelines, current committee members must resubmit applications for the 2023-2024 term. Deadline: Tuesday, January 24, 2023. | |
Make A Difference By Running For The 2023-2026 IIMC Board Of Directors | |
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You have the opportunity to make an impact by serving as an IIMC Board of Director for your Region. Have you ever wanted to shape policies and develop strategic plans to help your colleagues? Can IIMC benefit from your ideas and perspectives?
2023-2026 Board of Directors vacancies are available in the following Regions:
II: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
IV: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
VI: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
VII: Illinois, Kansas, Missouri
VIII East: Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming NEW
VIII West: Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah NEW
X: Canada
XI: Outside North America
Click below for more details and to download an application. Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2023.
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***IIMC FOUNDATION NEWS *** | |
Smile for the IIMC Foundation | |
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Did you know you can support the IIMC Foundation every time you shop on Amazon with AmazonSmile? By choosing "IIMC Foundation" as your charity to support, Amazon will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to our foundation - at no extra cost to you!
It's easy to get started:
- Sign in to your Amazon account via smile.amazon.com
- Search for "IIMC Foundation" in the search bar
- Select "IIMC Foundation"
- Check “Yes, I understand that I must always start at smile.amazon.com to support IIMC Foundation” and click “Start Shopping”
It’s that simple and the holiday season is the perfect time to get started! Just make sure you’re always logged into AmazonSmile when you’re making purchases. For more information about AmazonSmile and how to use it on the mobile app, visit Amazon's website.
Thank you for your support!
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2023 Conference Registration Package Fundraiser | |
MINNEAPOLIS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKAGE AND 4-NIGHTS HOTEL
The IIMC Foundation is offering an opportunity to win four nights lodging and one free Conference Registration Package for the upcoming conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for May 14-17, 2023, valued at $1,600.
Entries must be received by February 14, 2023
The IIMC Foundation thanks you for your support!
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IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS |
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City of Palm Springs, California - Assistant/Chief Deputy City Clerk NEW
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City of Seattle, Washington - City Clerk
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Inland Valley Development Agency/San Bernardino International Airport Authority, California - Records Specialist
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City of Lake Forest, California - Assistant City Clerk
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Follow IIMC On Facebook and Join An IIMC Region Group Page | |
A great source for announcements and additional updates may be found via Facebook. To join your Region's Facebook Group, links are below: | |
Region 1 - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Region 2 - Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Region 3 - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Region 4 - Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
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Region 5 - Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee
Region 8 - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
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Region 9 - Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
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Sign Up for IIMC Calendar and News Alerts |
Did you know you could sign up for email and/or text alerts for upcoming events and calendar items?
PRO TIP: For all announcements and updates on IIMC's new Online Professional Development program, subscribe to the IIMC Online Professional Development Calendar and receive an email or text when new courses are added or updated. Scroll down and click on the green "Notify Me" button.
After you add your email address, click on the envelope icon for which item you'd like to subscribe. You may also opt for text alerts.
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IIMC Windfall Affinity Program | |
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Regions 1-9 Members of IIMC can access exclusive discounts on products and services you use most. The best part, it’s completely FREE. No fees, no obligations – just great business and personal saving benefits!
The Office Depot/OfficeMax store discount card is back! ODP Business Solutions has reinstated store discount cards. Download your updated store discount card that you can use to receive standard discounts (up to 30% off) on select categories at any Office Depot/OfficeMax retail location. The card number is EXACTLY THE SAME as your previous card, so you may still use your existing card, the mobile QR code, or the new store discount card when checking out.
Download CARD.
January Flyer
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The American Red Cross has declared its first national blood crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a decline in donor turnout. Visit https://3cu.be/blood to download the American Red Cross app to make an appointment at a location near you. Each donation can impact up to three lives.
Join IIMC's team! Click "Impact" at the bottom right of the screen and "My Team" at the top of the next screen. Search "IIMC."
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